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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy S7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 X Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) 09Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)

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Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) vs Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+(back) 19.2MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 13MP158%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps78%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)18%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
319 PPIvs+576 PPI81%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"vs+5.1"11%
Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAhvs+3000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

32 Common items in both devices
32GB (22GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
ModelXperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ1 Compact SO-02K, Sony LilacC Spire Wireless Galaxy S7 G930R7, Samsung Hero
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
USA
USA
BrandSonySamsung
Release date10/1/20173/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.6" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/75 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 EV-DO
UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,28,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600/3500 (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
LTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length18mm (lens)22mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic body
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• PS4 Remote Play
• Slow motion 720p@960fps
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver
• Corning Gorilla Glass back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• OneDrive 115GB
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.85W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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